kbobam Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I like the 'wild' idea. If something special 'finds you' then it's kind of like you've been 'given a sign'. ( : Regarding the different categories here, there's not much to worry about. And you're definitely not in the wrong place. Sometimes there's quite a bit of overlapping with what might be implied by different subject/titles. I'm guessing that the 'do it yourself' topic started off as a place where you'd post a photo you thought was particularly 'calendar-worthy', although at this point it also includes shots that are interesting for whatever reason. Of course if you're feeling creative, you could start a new one. I'll bet a title like 'Love Those Akros' would be pretty popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 I get it now lol, I didn't even think about composition. Here is my first attempt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Marble mail! Was very excited to get this in my mailbox this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbobam Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Great marbles and photos! But you have me feeling a little guilty now. I was trying to say that you don't need to change a thing. Your photos have always been just fine. More than fine, actually. With the good lighting and the multiple views, they've always been exactly what most people here want to see. Mine, on the other hand, usually aren't. Most of the time I like to try to be a little artsy-fartsy, but it's just because I enjoy it so much. No one here complains, because most of my marbles aren't anything to write home about, so I can have a single view with shadows and reflections and it's not like anyone's missing anything they haven't seen before. And, of course, because everyone here's so nice. Your last two shots are beautiful, but please don't think this is a 'requirement'! You've already got the important stuff 'down'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 No worries! I didn't take it the wrong way at all, it takes a lot to ruffle my feathers and thank you for the compliment. It definitely gives me a reason to break out the Photoshop that I've had since last December and learn it. Looks like it could be fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbobam Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 A Christmas present? That would be a nice one! Personally, it scares the heck out of me. I've never been able to develop a 'working relationship' with it. But I sure admire the people here who are able to make it work so well! ( : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Marble gargoyle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted April 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 The flying monkey looks dejected about losing that marble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Honey Onyx - Akro Agate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Thank you for keeping this going. I'm loving it. I gotta get a picture of my very best (quite amazing actually) non-Akro cork. It's on my desk now waiting for it's close-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Cool , can't wait to see it, a non-Akro cork? I'm really enjoying taking and making these photos, it's great to share with people, sometimes I feel like I'm being selfish that only I get to see these marbles lol. Here's another one I did last night. Orange Ace - Akro Agate. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Ann,,,I think I have one Huh? You do? Message me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbobam Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Jess, your marbles continue to be as terrific as they always have been. And the new enhanced photo approach, while not required, is just gorgeous. Those tiny yellow lines on top of the root beer in the honey-onyx kill me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thanks for the kind words kbob I'm having too much fun now, I have a new hobby that INCLUDES my marbles. Can't get much better than that. hsssssss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 That really looks like a calendar photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thanks Steph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Green Snake - Akro Agate It's Friday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Good morning! I don't understand the photo concept. Maybe I'll zen on it for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Good morning ! Zen is a good place to be But if you are curious.... Some of my photos have a concept behind it, some are just a color balance, others are a contrast between straight orderly lines and the wavy randomness of a marble, or a mixture of each. No real reasons. I liked the color contrast and lines of this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Not mine,I think it's German Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 That is beautiful. Could design a house around that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Good morning! I don't understand the photo concept. Maybe I'll zen on it for awhile. Somehow I feel like I missed a joke in here, did I? I feel like Jeff Dunham is standing behind me with Peanut ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 That is really neat Winnie, it's a number picker of some sort ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Wasn't teasing you, Jess. I just didn't know if there was some message I was missing. Thanks for explaining your picture making philosophies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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